Water Damage in any home or business can rapidly become a huge expense. Do to something as simple as a leaking roof, water damage can produce mold in as little as 24- 48 hours. As a result, mold can rapidly spread throughout the property. Therefore, if the mold if left untreated the mold can create several health issues such as allergic reaction, skin rash, chronic cough, fatigue, sinus infection, and watery eyes just to name a few. The EPA warns that anything over 3 foot by 3 foot should be done by a Mold Remediation Service.

What is Black Mold?

Black Mold also know as Stachybotrys Atra (also known as Stachybotrys chartarum) is a species of a Toxic Mold.

Black mold is a type of fungus that is very dark green or black and often has a distinct musty or damp, mildewy smell. Black mold is one of several different species of fungus, Black mold can grow on any type of surface. If the mold has warm, damp environments it can basically grow anywhere. Black mold can often be found in humid areas of your home such as laundry room, underneath a leaky kitchen sink, around window frames that are not tightly sealed, bathrooms and basements. Black mold can also grow where people can not see it such as between baseboards, behind sheetrock and underneath floorboards or carpets. The Black mold can reproduce at a rapid rate and the spores release toxins that can have a dangerous effect on a person's health.

DYI Mold Cleanup

Trying to clean up mold can be not only difficult but dangerous. You need to wear protective gear at all times and make sure you are not breathing in or having direct skin contact with the mold spores.

To clean mold yourself bleach & water are often used to clean and kill the mold. This application might have to be repeated several times due to the fact that if the moisture or water source is still within the area the mold will return. Finding the source of water and fixing the issue a necessary step to complete mold removal.

Dry Rot

Dry rot is often is confused by its name. Dry rot actually happens when moisture is introduced to a material where the dry rot can then grow. The wood becomes a fungal decay which results in cracking and powdering of the wood. Once dry rot occurs, the damage can be severe. The wood then becomes very brittle and weak.

How To Remove Dry Rot?

Dry rot should be removed by a professional. The first step is to find the source of what is causing the dry rot to occur and eliminate that issue. Secondly, the affected lumber or surface is removed. Third, the remaining area and wood are treated to prevent dry rot from occurring again. The final stage is the new treated lumber is used to replace the damaged wood and the wood is treated with a dry rot treatment fluid.

Mold Remediation Specialist

Why do you need a professional mold remediation service? Time is critical and above all, you need to stop the mold from spreading. Therefore, a mold remediation specialist will be needed in order to minimize damage to your property to remove the mold safely. Our mold remediation specialists will come into your home to find the source of what is causing the mold and fix the issue. Then the mold remediation specialist will then contain the mold and area, using special hazmat suits and breathing equipment the mold remediation specialist will then begin to clean up the area by removing damaged property. After all the damaged property is removed the remediation specialist will then clean the entire area and filtrate the air. The area is then treated and left to dry.

Rather than letting the problem get out of hand let K-Boys Mold Remediation Services quickly inspect and assess the water damages. If mold is found then our mold remediation team can put forth a plan of action to eradicate the mold to make your family's living space safe again.

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